In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Carl McKettrick, owner of the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Florida, said the producer communications section of the checkoff is important as it keeps cattle producers informed of what their beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
Florida Cattlemen Get CattleFax Update
It’s day two of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention as many attendees heard yesterday from Duane Lenz with CattleFax who gave an update on various issues that can affect their operations and the markets over the next few months. I talked with him afterwards to get a summary of the topics discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Indian River’s Bournique Reappointed to SJWMD Board
Tallahassee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Doug Bournique to the Area 5 seat on the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Bournique, 60, of Vero Beach, has been the executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League since 1979. Previously, he was the director of environmental relations …
Politics Discussed at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Day one of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention has been a busy one with various meetings and events. But at the general session this afternoon, one of the speakers was Ryan Tyson, V.P. of Political Operations for the Associated Industries of Florida, as he talked about the political landscape of the state for not only this year but over …
Food Allergies More Prevalent in City Kids
A new study has found that food allergies are more common among kids living in cities than among children in less populated areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Florida Beef Council at FCA Convention
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes is just one of the many attending this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show.And she invites producers to stop by their booth in the trade show or catch her anytime to talk about what’s happening with their beef checkoff dollars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Georgia June Beef Month Continues
Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams talks about the Explore Georgia Beef tour which took place last week, all a part of June Beef Month in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Alabama Cattlemen Work with other States through SLN
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how well the 11 states which make up the Southeastern Livestock Network get along. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Senate Reaches Agreement on Reduction of Amendments
Senate action on the 2012 Farm Bill has been stymied due to a flood of amendments, some of which were related to farm policy but many others that were not. But the debate seems to be back on track with a bipartisan agreement reached to trim those amendments down. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Florida NAMA Luncheon To Feature Consumer Opinions of Florida Ag
Registrations are still being accepted for the upcoming Florida NAMA luncheon held in conjunction with the first day of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association summer meeting, Wednesday, July 11, at the Ritz Carlton near Palm Beach. Find program details and registration information by clicking here now! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …